A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times (BT) column Off The Record, turns its spotlight on audience. 

Trailer written and produced by: Claressa Monteiro

The Business Times, SPH Media.

A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times (BT) column Off The Record, turns its spotlight on audience. 
Trailer written and produced by: Claressa Monteiro
The Business Times, SPH Media.

The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.

Powered by the Journalism of The Business Times and Tech in Asia.

Available on all your favourite audio and video content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts

Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.

The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.
Powered by the Journalism of&nbsp;The Business Times and Tech in Asia.
Available on all your favourite audio and video content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.

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Editors Talk Episode 4 Trailer

Stagflation risks

Asia’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

Fuel subsidies: How long can they last?

The conflict's impact on energy transition

Will dirty fuels make a comeback?

The fog of war is settling over global boardrooms. Iran's crisis tightens the Straits of Hormuz, spiking oil prices and threatening stagflation across Asia. Join Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and Moody's Sim Hui Ting to navigate the immediate volatility, the pressure on government subsidies, and the chance for Asia to forge genuine energy resilience through diversification. What does this mean for your business?

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.

Highlights:

02:07 Stagflation risks

05:26 Asia's dangerous dependence on the Straits of Hormuz

09:32 Fuel subsidies: How long can governments hold the line?

13:26 The conflict's impact on energy transition

16:24 Will dirty fuels make a comeback?

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Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes.

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Written and hosted by: Simon Tay 

With Sim Hui Ting, vice president and senior analyst, Moody's Ratings

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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The fog of war is settling over global boardrooms. Iran's crisis tightens the Straits of Hormuz, spiking oil prices and threatening stagflation across Asia. Join Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and Moody's Sim Hui Ting to navigate the immediate volatility, the pressure on government subsidies, and the chance for Asia to forge genuine energy resilience through diversification. What does this mean for your business?
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.
Highlights:
02:07 Stagflation risks
05:26 Asia's dangerous dependence on the Straits of Hormuz
09:32 Fuel subsidies: How long can governments hold the line?
13:26 The conflict's impact on energy transition
16:24 Will dirty fuels make a comeback?
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Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>. We&rsquo;ll look into it for future episodes.
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Written and hosted by: Simon Tay&nbsp;
With Sim Hui Ting, vice president and senior analyst, Moody's Ratings
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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The cost of conflict: Asia’s energy risk

From "potential" to genuine scale

The most consistent challenge for founders

The mandate of HSBC Innovation Banking

3 essential pillars: international expansion

Scaling a high-growth company internationally brings formidable challenges: global payroll, FX risk, and treasury management. How do you maintain agility across borders? Howie Lim speaks to HSBC Innovation Banking's Neil Falconer to uncover the three pillars which are essential for managing friction and accelerating your scale-up success in South-east Asia and beyond.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.

This episode is produced in collaboration with HSBC Innovation Banking.

Highlights:

01:04 South-east Asia - from "potential" to genuine scale

05:17 The most consistent challenge for founders

09:00 The mandate of HSBC Innovation Banking

13:18 The three essential pillars for international expansion

More about:

HSBC Innovation Banking Singapore

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Neil Falconer, head of innovation banking, HSBC Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

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BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

Scaling a high-growth company internationally brings formidable challenges: global payroll, FX risk, and treasury management. How do you maintain agility across borders? Howie Lim speaks to HSBC Innovation Banking's Neil Falconer to uncover the three pillars which are essential for managing friction and accelerating your scale-up success in South-east Asia and beyond.
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.
This episode is produced in collaboration with HSBC Innovation Banking.
Highlights:
01:04 South-east Asia - from "potential" to genuine scale
05:17 The most consistent challenge for founders
09:00 The mandate of HSBC Innovation Banking
13:18 The three essential pillars for international expansion
More about:
<a href="https://bit.ly/4bZWZed"></a><a href="https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/sg/en">HSBC Innovation Banking Singapore</a><a href="https://bit.ly/4bZWZed"></a>
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (<a href="mailto:howielim@sph.com.sg">howielim@sph.com.sg</a>)
With Neil Falconer, head of innovation banking, HSBC Singapore
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.&nbsp;
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Building for scale in South-east Asia’s new economy

Why AI is no longer optional for SMEs

UOB's Awareness-Action-Acceleration framework

From cold calls to AI lead generation

You don’t need an AI team, just AI muscle

Keeping the momentum

The AI future is here, but for many SMEs, adoption feels overwhelming. Discover how UOB FinLab's 'AI Ready' programme transformed this anxiety into competitive advantage for second-generation businesses. Hear how to turn operational bottlenecks—from repetitive tasks to client generation—into practical, de-risked AI solutions. Learn how to scale efficiently without a massive hiring spree.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.

This episode is produced in collaboration with UOB.

Highlights:

01:21 Why AI is no longer optional for SMEs

04:08 UOB's Awareness-Action-Acceleration framework

07:49 From cold calls to AI lead generation

09:11 You don’t need an AI team, just AI muscle

12:15 Keeping the momentum

More about:

AI Ready

SME Elevate

UOB FinLab Community

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Eelen Lim, programme director, UOB FinLab and Ecosystems; and Elson Low, director at Events Partner

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

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Discover more BT podcast series:

BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

The AI future is here, but for many SMEs, adoption feels overwhelming. Discover how UOB FinLab's 'AI Ready' programme transformed this anxiety into competitive advantage for second-generation businesses. Hear how to turn operational bottlenecks&mdash;from repetitive tasks to client generation&mdash;into practical, de-risked AI solutions. Learn how to scale efficiently without a massive hiring spree.
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.
This episode is produced in collaboration with UOB.
Highlights:
01:21 Why AI is no longer optional for SMEs
04:08 UOB's Awareness-Action-Acceleration framework
07:49 From cold calls to AI lead generation
09:11 You don&rsquo;t need an AI team, just AI muscle
12:15 Keeping the momentum
More about:
<a href="https://bit.ly/4bZWZed">AI Ready</a>
<a href="https://forms.uob.com.sg/eservices/finlab/sme-elevate.html">SME Elevate</a>
<a href="https://community.thefinlab.com/">UOB FinLab Community</a>
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (<a href="mailto:howielim@sph.com.sg">howielim@sph.com.sg</a>)
With Eelen Lim, programme director, UOB FinLab and Ecosystems; and Elson Low, director at Events Partner
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.&nbsp;
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BT Correspondents at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btcobt" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bt.sg/btcobt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725767545308000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MZyDZ2ZxkzhbmmY3UOc3Z">bt.sg/btcobt</a>
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